Skin care knowledge, attitudes and practices: a comparative study between patients with atopic dermatitis and healthy individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease that significantly impacts patient quality of life and demands specific skin care practices. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to skin care among patients with AD and the practices (P) concerning skin care among the healthy individuals.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January 1, 2023, to January 30, 2024, at Quanzhou Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University. Data were collected via questionnaires distributed to both the general population and patients with AD.

Results

The study enrolled 305 individuals from the general population and 306 patients, all providing valid questionnaire responses. Among patients,

SUBMITTER: Wang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12607230 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature